"The Dunkin' Donuts Black Card has been around for several years, gifted on occasion to select fans in appreciation for their loyalty and passion for the brand," Lindsay Cronin, a public relations senior manager at Dunkin' Brands, told Business Insider. However, Cronin would not name anyone who earned the Black Card badge of honor.

A number of Dunkin' lovers have expressed interest in receiving a Black Card on social media:

Unfortunately for these Dunkin' loyalists, there doesn't seem to be a proven path to join the exclusive club of Dunkin' Donuts Black Card holders. On the other hand, the Black Card may not be as enviable as many customers believe.

"The Dunkin' Donuts Black Card is not any kind of formal program, but rather a personalized, rechargeable gift card that Dunkin' Donuts occasionally sends to guests as a token of appreciation," Cronin said.

That's right — even if you have the Black Card, you still have to refill the card to pay for your coffee.

Seems like you'd be better served sticking to your normal DD card — or downloading the chain's app — and hoping that someday Dunkin' Donuts will notice your dedication.